Mental Health First Aid

This is an 8 hour training course designed to give members of the public key skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The evidence behind Mental Health First Aid demonstrates that it makes people feel more comfortable managing a crisis situation and builds mental health literacy —helping the public identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness.

Specifically, studies found that those who trained in Mental Health First Aid have greater confidence in providing help to others, greater likelihood of advising people to seek professional help, improved concordance with health professionals about treatments, and decreased stigmatizing attitudes.

Tuesday, August 25th, 2015

8:00 am-5:00 pm

(30 minutes for Lunch and two 15 minute breaks)

(Plan to bring your own lunch or eat at the cafeteria on site)

Empire Room – Rood Center, 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA

Tuesday, October 6th, 2015

8:00 am-5:00 pm

(30 minutes for Lunch and two 15 minute breaks)

(Plan to bring your own lunch or eat at the cafeteria on site)

Empire Room – Rood Center, 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA

Thursday, November 5th, 2015

8:00 am-5 pm

(30 minutes for Lunch and two 15 minute breaks)

(Plan to bring your own lunch or eat at the cafeteria on site)

Empire Room – Rood Center, 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA

Participants will learn:

·  The potential risk factors and warning signs for a range of mental health problems, including: depression, anxiety/trauma, psychosis, eating disorders, substance use disorders, and self-injury

·  An understanding of the prevalence of various mental health disorders in the U.S. and the need for reduced stigma in their communities

·  A 5-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources and knowledge to assess the situation, to select and implement appropriate interventions, and to help the individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional care

·  The evidence-based professional, peer, social, and self-help resources available to help someone with a mental health problem.

To Register contact Suzy Cheney

or (530).265-1743 – SEATING IS LIMITED, Confirmation is required